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Fernando Alonso
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Spain

Fernando Alonso

Date of birth
1981-07-29
Age
44
Nationality
Spain

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The key factor as Alonso weighs up F1 future

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The key factor as Alonso weighs up F1 future

The expectation on Aston Martin's shoulders as it prepares to debut its Hungarian GP updates

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The expectation on Aston Martin's shoulders as it prepares to debut its Hungarian GP updates

Alonso has "no idea" what he’ll do when he eventually retires from F1

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Alonso has "no idea" what he’ll do when he eventually retires from F1

Alonso denies claim that Aston Martin's Hungarian GP upgrade will decide his F1 future

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Alonso denies claim that Aston Martin's Hungarian GP upgrade will decide his F1 future

Alonso: Silverstone will be "not fun to drive" with 2026 F1 cars

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Alonso: Silverstone will be "not fun to drive" with 2026 F1 cars

Newey hoping to keep Alonso at Aston Martin for F1 2027

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Newey hoping to keep Alonso at Aston Martin for F1 2027

The Newey quality that keeps Aston Martin believing

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The Newey quality that keeps Aston Martin believing

Aston Martin's harsh reality was exposed in Monaco and Barcelona

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Aston Martin's harsh reality was exposed in Monaco and Barcelona

Alonso 'exhausted' by Aston Martin woes after qualifying last in Barcelona

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Alonso 'exhausted' by Aston Martin woes after qualifying last in Barcelona

Are the rule changes enough to keep Verstappen in F1?

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Are the rule changes enough to keep Verstappen in F1?

Aston Martin's list of weaknesses grows after Monaco GP - Alonso

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Aston Martin's list of weaknesses grows after Monaco GP - Alonso

Cadillac loses maiden F1 point as Perez penalised

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Cadillac loses maiden F1 point as Perez penalised

Alonso slams 2026 F1 cars as “worst ever” in Monaco

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Alonso slams 2026 F1 cars as “worst ever” in Monaco

Aston Martin’s “random downshifts” leave Alonso wary of Monaco GP crashes

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Aston Martin’s “random downshifts” leave Alonso wary of Monaco GP crashes

Was Alonso correct with F1 hybrid engine criticism?

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Was Alonso correct with F1 hybrid engine criticism?

Why Aston Martin hasn’t updated its F1 car since March

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Why Aston Martin hasn’t updated its F1 car since March

Alonso: “I am the best, I don't need to prove anything”

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Alonso: “I am the best, I don't need to prove anything”

It’s not overtaking, it’s “avoiding action" - why Alonso says F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”

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It’s not overtaking, it’s “avoiding action" - why Alonso says F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”

Aston Martin's plans for F1 2026 after upgrade-free Miami

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Aston Martin's plans for F1 2026 after upgrade-free Miami

Alonso sets date for decision on F1 future as retirement talk intensifies

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Alonso sets date for decision on F1 future as retirement talk intensifies

Why Aston Martin must "take the positives" from its modest Japanese GP progress

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Why Aston Martin must "take the positives" from its modest Japanese GP progress

Alonso: Suzuka driving challenge "gone" with 2026 F1 cars

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Alonso: Suzuka driving challenge "gone" with 2026 F1 cars

How Alonso’s terrifying 2016 Australian GP crash broke down barriers

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How Alonso’s terrifying 2016 Australian GP crash broke down barriers

Why Aston Martin is remaining positive despite dire start to F1 2026

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Why Aston Martin is remaining positive despite dire start to F1 2026

What's next for Aston Martin and Honda after torrid start to F1 2026?

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What's next for Aston Martin and Honda after torrid start to F1 2026?

Alonso reveals when Aston Martin should retire from F1 Australian GP

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Alonso reveals when Aston Martin should retire from F1 Australian GP

Why Aston Martin and Newey feel "powerless" in Honda's F1 struggles

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Why Aston Martin and Newey feel "powerless" in Honda's F1 struggles

Alonso's defiant message on Aston Martin's F1 car limitations

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Alonso's defiant message on Aston Martin's F1 car limitations

Just 25 laps in Melbourne? The key questions behind Aston Martin and Honda’s F1 crisis

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Just 25 laps in Melbourne? The key questions behind Aston Martin and Honda’s F1 crisis

Why Alonso's patience with Aston Martin and Honda is reliant on time he doesn't have

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Why Alonso's patience with Aston Martin and Honda is reliant on time he doesn't have

Aston Martin braces for Australian GP pain amid Honda F1 crisis

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Aston Martin braces for Australian GP pain amid Honda F1 crisis

Alonso: Newey hasn't forgotten how to design an F1 car

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Alonso: Newey hasn't forgotten how to design an F1 car

How Aston Martin and Honda's expectation management ties into Newey's F1 design

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How Aston Martin and Honda's expectation management ties into Newey's F1 design

How Newey hopes to help Aston Martin party like it's 1998

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How Newey hopes to help Aston Martin party like it's 1998

The challenges facing Aston Martin ahead of F1 2026

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The challenges facing Aston Martin ahead of F1 2026

Brown "would love" Indy 500 reunion with Alonso

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Brown "would love" Indy 500 reunion with Alonso

Alonso's verdict on Aston Martin's first proper day of 2026 F1 running

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Alonso's verdict on Aston Martin's first proper day of 2026 F1 running

The "huge changes" Aston Martin had to overcome to make the Barcelona F1 shakedown

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The "huge changes" Aston Martin had to overcome to make the Barcelona F1 shakedown

Where Aston Martin's AMR26 has fingerprints from both Newey and Cardile

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Where Aston Martin's AMR26 has fingerprints from both Newey and Cardile

Aston Martin set to skip first two days of F1 2026 Barcelona test

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Aston Martin set to skip first two days of F1 2026 Barcelona test

One more chance? Alonso needs Aston Martin's Newey-influenced '26 car to be a winner

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One more chance? Alonso needs Aston Martin's Newey-influenced '26 car to be a winner

The key moments in Renault's F1 history as it bids farewell

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The key moments in Renault's F1 history as it bids farewell

Verstappen feels sorry for Hamilton after dismal 2025 F1 season: 'It really hurts'

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Verstappen feels sorry for Hamilton after dismal 2025 F1 season: 'It really hurts'

Aston Martin’s tough 2025 F1 season isn’t why Newey was named team principal – Alonso

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Aston Martin’s tough 2025 F1 season isn’t why Newey was named team principal – Alonso

Will any F1 driver get involved with title contenders at Abu Dhabi GP?

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Will any F1 driver get involved with title contenders at Abu Dhabi GP?

What F1 history tells us about three-way title deciders

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What F1 history tells us about three-way title deciders

Alonso discusses pros and cons of vast experience after mega F1 Qatar GP sprint quali

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Alonso discusses pros and cons of vast experience after mega F1 Qatar GP sprint quali

Why Aston Martin’s latest F1 restructure may just be temporary

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Why Aston Martin’s latest F1 restructure may just be temporary

Alonso: Newey becoming Aston Martin F1 team boss 'logical step'

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Alonso: Newey becoming Aston Martin F1 team boss 'logical step'

FIA responds to Verstappen’s "my back is falling apart" complaint about current F1 cars

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FIA responds to Verstappen’s "my back is falling apart" complaint about current F1 cars

Alonso to celebrate end of poor F1 2025 in Qatar and Abu Dhabi

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Alonso to celebrate end of poor F1 2025 in Qatar and Abu Dhabi

Why Alonso and his F1 rivals "will not miss" ground-effect cars

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Why Alonso and his F1 rivals "will not miss" ground-effect cars

"Not the good guy": Why Alonso sees parallels with himself in Verstappen

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"Not the good guy": Why Alonso sees parallels with himself in Verstappen

FIA superlicence penalty points: Who's closest to an F1 race ban?

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FIA superlicence penalty points: Who's closest to an F1 race ban?

Does Mexico have a Turn 1 problem?

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Does Mexico have a Turn 1 problem?

Alonso pins F1 hopes on Newey as Aston Martin goes backwards again

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Alonso pins F1 hopes on Newey as Aston Martin goes backwards again

What history tells us about Verstappen’s F1 title race turnaround

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What history tells us about Verstappen’s F1 title race turnaround

Aston Martin responds to Alonso's "ninth-fastest team" claim

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Aston Martin responds to Alonso's "ninth-fastest team" claim

Alonso calls on Aston Martin to “rest” ahead of vital 2026 F1 season

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Alonso calls on Aston Martin to “rest” ahead of vital 2026 F1 season

Aston Martin denies Alonso F1 retirement talks for 2027

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Aston Martin denies Alonso F1 retirement talks for 2027